Campfire cooking and apple bobbing

(Picture: National Trust Images John Millar)

As the days get shorter, it’s the perfect time of year to gather around the campfire and toast some marshmallows. Then dunk your head in a bucket of bobbing apples and see if you can pick one up with your teeth.

Tale Trails

(Picture: East Village)

The East Village E20 ‘Tale Trail’ will tell the story of a sleeping character awaking through history and learning all about the area’s fascinating past and how it came to be East Village. There will also be lots of exciting wildlife to look out for along the way, including water voles, wild fowl and otters as well as a range of intriguing signs to spot, such as a Celtic sun, a waterfall and the Olympic rings.

Big Wednesday: Ugly Animals

(Picture: MeganTaylor)

A day of family fun finding out about strange and monstrous animals with the Ugly Animals Roadshow, listen to stories about strange creatures and watch animations. Other family events throughout the week.

Terrific Trees

Memories of teddy bears

(Picture: V & A Museum of Childhood)

Discover bears with amazing stories in the collection, create your own soft toys, share your memories of favourite cuddly toys, and learn about the history of teddy bears and enjoy free craft activities, including Care Bear origami. Make an upcycled toy or creature a miniature teddy bear’s picnic scene.